Imeary Medical Group

17/11/2025

Big news! 🚨

People at high risk of lung cancer will soon be able to receive the first ever experimental vaccine designed to prevent the disease, in a world-first clinical trial.

A research team from the University of Oxford and University College London have developed a vaccine called ‘LungVax’ for people at high risk of lung cancer. The scientists believe it could work by priming the immune system to recognise and kill abnormal lung cells before they become cancerous.

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in the UK, accounting for 20% of cancer deaths each year. Because the disease can be difficult to diagnose and treat, only around 1 in 10 people diagnosed with lung cancer survive it for 10 years or more.

This new funding, from us and the CRIS Cancer Foundation, will support a clinical trial for LungVax which could begin as early as next year.

17/11/2025

16/11/2025

Have you ever had to call an ambulance?...

Can we see your house number?
Seeing your house number not only helps our ambulance crews but saves vital minutes during a potential, life threatening, emergency.

If you can't make your house number visible, knowing exactly where you are and being able to clearly explain your location to us in case of an emergency will help.

You can download for free and the app will be able to tell you what your exact location is in three simple words. Our call handlers can use this to help us find you.

Find out more or download the app here www.what3words.com

16/11/2025

Did you know about this service? Watch the video for more information 🙂

13/11/2025

The Healthier Together app....if you're a parent of a child aged 0-17 please download the app!
Learn more....

🌟Little Bug Busters: Helping Kids Stay Healthy Without Antibiotics🌟

👶 Children often pick up common illnesses like coughs, sore throats, and earaches – especially at school or nursery. Most of these are caused by viruses, not bacteria, which means antibiotics won’t help and aren’t needed. With rest, fluids, and care at home, most children will recover on their own. ✅

Why does this matter?
💊 Using antibiotics when they’re not needed can lead to antibiotic resistance, making them less effective for serious infections in the future.

That’s why the North East and North Cumbria ICB Little Bug Busters campaign is here to help!

✔️ Reduce unnecessary antibiotic use for common childhood illnesses
✔️ Signpost parents and carers to the Healthier Together app for trusted advice on caring for your child at home and knowing when to seek help from a GP, NHS 111 or urgent care.

📲 Download the Healthier Together app via App / Google Play stores for expert guidance and peace of mind

👉 Want to help spread the word? Access the Little Bug Busters toolkit here: https://www.northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/toolkits/little-bug-busters/

Together, we can keep antibiotics working when they’re really needed. 💙

13/11/2025

Do you suffer from arthritis?

When you live with , the idea that it’s simply ‘feeling a bit tired’ is something of an understatement.

We've put together 5 tips to help you manage your fatigue:
https://www.arthritis-uk.org/news/2022/april/5-ways-to-help-with-fatigue/

12/11/2025

Do you wear a stoma or do you know someone who does?...

10/11/2025

Learn more about safer sleeping for babies heading into winter

10/11/2025

Do you have diabetes?

10/11/2025

Patient Notice

We'd like to introduce you all to Hazel, our Practice Nurse.

Hazel started working in the NHS almost 40 years ago. She spent few years as an Auxiliary nurse, then went off to train as a Registered General Nurse. Hazel has had a varied career and has gained valuable skills and experience, with a wealth of knowledge in women’s health and long term conditions. She has been working in primary care for almost 20 years, first as a Practice Nurse then she went on to train as a Nurse Practitioner/ Nurse Prescriber. In 2023 she qualified as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner but felt she wanted to continue in primary care as our practice nurse and so joined our lovely team at IMG part time.

Welcome to the team Hazel! 🙂